Blackwood High School vs Blackwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 0 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blackwood High School
Eden Hills · Government high school · 7-12
1,211 students · ICSEA 1059
Blackwood Primary School
Eden Hills · Government primary · R-6
363 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Blackwood High School Eden Hills SA | Blackwood Primary School Eden Hills SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 84 | #105 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #526 of 1,472 | #1594 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 1,211 | 363 |
| Girls / boys | 553 / 658 | 166 / 197 |
| Foundation intake | – | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | 182 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 200 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.1 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Eden Hills 5050 | Eden Hills 5050 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Mitcham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bhs.sa.edu.au | www.blackwoodps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Blackwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.6 vs 59.5).
- •Blackwood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blackwood High School has fewer students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.5).
- •Blackwood High School is the larger school with 1,211 students compared with 363.
- •Blackwood High School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -18%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blackwood High School better than Blackwood Primary School?
On the Success Index, Blackwood Primary School ranks higher (63.6 vs 59.5 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blackwood High School and Blackwood Primary School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Eden Hills and Eden Hills in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blackwood High School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Blackwood Primary School has 17.5.
How do Blackwood High School and Blackwood Primary School rank in SA?
Blackwood High School is 25th of 84 and Blackwood Primary School is 105th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.